7-Day Tide Forecast
Ocracoke Beach Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8652587. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Wednesday, Jun 3
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:56 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:28 AM | High | 0.7 ft |
| 4:32 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:51 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
Thursday, Jun 4
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:36 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:06 AM | High | 0.7 ft |
| 5:10 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:28 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
Friday, Jun 5
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:12 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 11:49 AM | High | 0.7 ft |
| 5:55 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
Saturday, Jun 6
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:07 AM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 7:44 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 12:39 PM | High | 0.7 ft |
| 6:47 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
Sunday, Jun 7
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:51 AM | High | 1.0 ft |
| 8:15 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 1:36 PM | High | 0.8 ft |
| 7:44 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
Monday, Jun 8
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:38 AM | High | 1.0 ft |
| 8:48 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 2:38 PM | High | 0.9 ft |
| 8:47 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 9
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30 AM | High | 1.0 ft |
| 9:26 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 3:43 PM | High | 1.0 ft |
| 9:54 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
Why Tides Matter Here
Chesapeake Bay tides run smaller than the open Atlantic — typically 1-2 feet of range versus 3-5 feet offshore — but they still affect fishing, boating, and fossil hunting. Low tide exposes mudflats, sandbars, and (at Hyde County beaches) fossil-rich cliff debris. High tide is better for swimming and crabbing in marsh areas. For fishing, the first hour after the tide turns — either direction — is often the best window.